Still Life 

This still life by Pieter Claesz, a prominent Dutch painter, showcases a carefully arranged selection of objects on a table draped with a white cloth. It includes various fruits, such as grapes, pears, and peaches, along with a glass of wine, a pewter tankard, and a loaf of bread. The main focus is on a platter of oysters and a roasted ham, which symbolize the opulence and abundance enjoyed by the Dutch middle class. The work reflects the "vanitas" theme, highlighting the ephemeral nature of earthly pleasures, with the inclusion of decaying fruit, an oyster shell, and a blue ribbon. The precise date of the artwork is unknown, but it's likely it was painted between 1597, Claesz's birth year, and 1660, the year of his death.